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NewsPrivate equity-backed group adds £15m south-east firm
Reading firm says it will benefit from IT and AI support of an owner with deep pockets.
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NewsEssex firm shut down for suspected dishonesty
Solicitor with history of taking cases to Supreme Court suspended by regulator.
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NewsHigh Court judge sanctioned for delays
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office received complaints from legal representatives in two cases.
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NewsSearch for next Supreme Court president begins
A selection commision has been set up and applications are now open to find Lord Reed’s replacement.
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NewsConveyancers should contact clients 'even if there are no updates'
Legal ombudsman keen to address 18% jump in complaints related to residential conveyancing.
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NewsCosts success for Banksy over 'unreasonable' libel claim
‘Proceedings were deployed to exert pressure relying upon Banksy’s well-known concern to preserve his anonymity,’ judge finds.
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NewsSpring mergers: Weightmans buys two firms while arch.law adds team
Annual trend of mergers announcements at the start of April continues.
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NewsSolicitor suspended over court order breaches
Swiss lawyer made complaints about his client's conduct to security and intelligence organisations and offered to retract them if the client paid his fees.
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NewsBarristers push for government to keep its promise over specialist rape courts
Bar chair calls for 'focus on measures that have a direct impact on delays experienced by vulnerable witnesses'.
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NewsClaims firms unbowed despite FCA threat to consumers going to court
Lawyers say official compensation scheme is a ‘complete failure’ and do not rule out group claims.
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NewsLawtech programme wins three-year extension
Competitive process to award £4.5 million in new funding will be launched in due course, MoJ says.
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NewsRelief, recognition and clarity: Legal executives welcome Mazur reversal
Ruling had threatened to sideline staff and deny vulnerable clients access to justice.
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NewsAs you were: Court upholds CILEX appeal on conduct of litigation
Today’s ruling overturns the judgment of Mr Justice Sheldon which sent shock waves through the profession.
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NewsCILEX hails 'historic victory', as Law Society welcomes clarification
'Profession can now operate effectively, maintaining high standards and consumer confidence whilst opening up legal services.'
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NewsMazur FAQs: What was the case, who is affected and why does it matter?
The Court of Appeal is to rule in Mazur this morning.
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NewsJudgment Day: Court of Appeal to rule in Mazur this morning
Legal profession waits with baited breath for vital ruling from Court of Appeal.
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NewsSolicitor with 22 years' experience found dishonest over deed shortcut
Kent practitioner who signed a document knowing she had not witnessed it is suspended for six months.
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NewsGo to law and you’re out of our scheme, FCA tells motor finance claimants
Financial Conduct Authority tightens eligibility rules for people mis-sold motor finance between 2007 and 2024.